EIT Regional Innovation Scheme

Building innovation capacity across Europe by connecting innovators and reducing regional disparities through the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme

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EIT Community Hub Albania at the Western Balkans Youth Forum 2026

EIT Community Hub Albania joined a panel on the youth-led green transition at the Western Balkans Youth Forum 2026 in...

Harvesting Innovation with EIT Urban Mobility in Albania

On 5 February 2026, EIT Community Hub Albania hosted “Harvesting Innovation with EIT Urban Mobility” on Albania’s sustainable mobility future.

EIT Community Brings Opportunities to Canarias Destino Startup 2026

The EIT Community took part in Canarias Destino Startup 2026, held from 7 to 9 October in Las Palmas de...

Málaga Hosts the Official Launch of EIT Water, Europe’s Water KIC

On 15 October, Málaga hosted the official launch of EIT Water, the EIT’s new Knowledge and Innovation Community for water....

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Discover and participate in innovation initiatives across Europe​

Participating in the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) are 22 countries and territories, including the EU Outermost Regions. Any entity from an EIT RIS-eligible country or region can join our activities. 

The EIT Community engages with local innovators such as students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and organizations, including SMEs, universities, research labs, regions, NGOs, and cities. Additionally, the EIT Community involves local players in education, business creation and acceleration activities, and innovation-driven research.

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Success Stories

Flobe Industries: AI for Public Transport via EIT Jumpstarter

Bulgarian startup Flobe Industries is developing AI software to help public transport operators identify potential fare evasion. Through EIT Jumpstarter...

Plovi Farma: Reimagining Agriculture from Montenegro

Plovi Farma lets customers build and manage a remote farm from their phone and receive the harvest weekly. Founder Stefan...

BauSignal: A Women-Led Montenegrin Traffic-Tech Startup

BauSignal co-founders Amela Muric and Elda Kalac on replacing traffic guesswork with simulation and data, and their journey with the...

EVOM: Building Montenegro’s First Electric Vehicle Brand

EVOM founder Anil Baris Acik on designing a compact electric vehicle platform from Montenegro for European cities, with support from...

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